My resume (technology focus)

Scott L. Christian
International School of Islamabad
P.O. Box 1124
Islamabad, PAKISTAN

EDUCATION

Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN
Chemistry (BSc.) – College of Arts and Science
Secondary Education (BSc.) – Peabody College

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

International School of Islamabad - Islamabad, PAKISTAN

High School Science Teacher - (Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, AP Chemistry)
Acting in the Community Together (ACT) Advisor - (Community service)

-Facilitate the use of PowerPoint by all students for teaching and review of content
-Facilitate the use of Blackboard by all students for announcements, assignments, and projects
-Discuss and advocate technology use by other teachers in Virtual Study Group
-Maintain professional blog covering perceptions of Pakistan and reflections
-Developed new definitions, guidelines, and protocols for community service for school accountability
-Developed website for sharing photos of ISOI earthquake relief fund efforts

North Springs High School - Atlanta, GA

High School Science Teacher – (Chemistry, Honors Chemistry)
21st Century Leaders Program Coordinator – (Community service)

-Facilitated the use of PowerPoint by all students for review of content and internet for scavenger hunts
-Worked with student to develop class website
-Instituted new tradition of graduation cords for community service oriented students

Krobo Girls Secondary School - Odumase Krobo, GHANA

High School Science Teacher – (Chemistry, Integrated Science)
Peace Corps Volunteer

-Maintained school lab of 25 computers
-Participated in technology in-service training to utilize available resources effectively
-Visited local schools to research computer usage


CERTIFICATION

Georgia Professional Standards Commission - Chemistry 7-12
Tennessee State Board of Education - Chemistry 7-12
IBNA Diploma Programme - IB Chemistry Teacher Training Workshop
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - EMT – Intermediate

HONORS

• Dean’s List, Vanderbilt University
• Distinguished Service Key and 300-Hour Community Service Award, Vanderbilt University
• Homecoming King Finalist, Vanderbilt University
• Mr. North Springs and Spartan Pride Award, North Springs High School
• Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
  

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

National Science Teachers Association
National Peace Corps Association


TECHNOLOGY COURSES

Introduction to Classroom Technologies – An introduction to various technologies used in classrooms with emphasis on microcomputer-based systems. Meets licensure requirements for preservice teachers. [Vanderbilt University]

Power to Teach - This course satisfies the Professional Standards Commission requirement for technology competency for all K-12 school staffs and emphasizes the creation of technology-integrated lessons. Teachers will learn to incorporate Microsoft PowerPoint, Publisher, email, and website development into lesson planning. Power To Teach also requires 10 hours of additional individual documented participation in an online threaded discussion group.

Video Production Course - Learn the ins and outs of creating a digital video. Students will plan a video through storyboarding, shoot their planned video with a digital camera, and edit the footage. Students will then output their video to VHS, CD, DVD, and the web. Guest speakers from the film and video industry will also visit the class.

Introduction to FrontPage - This class is taught in a face-to-face lab setting using ONLY the lab version of this program and the computers in that lab. This course is designed for participants who wish to learn about web design and how to use a web editor for creation of their own web page. Participants will learn the fundamentals of web design and web management techniques.


STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Dar al Islam Teachers’ Institute
AP Chemistry Institute
AsiaPacificEd Travel Seminar
Peer Diversity Leadership Institute – Phase II
Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teachers
ESOL Training
NSTA Conference Workshops
New Teachers Academy
Fulton County Teacher Orientation
Reading Strategies for Secondary Teachers
Discipline: A Total Approach
Leadership and Teamwork
NSTA Conference Workshops


ACTIVITIES

Hands on Atlanta- Technology Service Day Project Coordinator
American Red Cross, Atlanta- Disaster Action Team Trainee
Hands on Atlanta- Volunteer
Alpha Phi Omega Co-ed Service Fraternity- Volunteer
United Cerebral Palsy, Nashville- Volunteer
Alternative Spring Break- Participant
Hands on Atlanta - Sandy Springs ESL Volunteer
Vuceptor - Oriented group of sixteen freshmen to Vanderbilt University
Student Organization Solutions (SOS)- Consultant Trainee
Alpha Phi Omega –. Scouting Chair, Pledge Class Secretary
Campus Leadership Retreat- Local Arrangements Chair
Community Service Coalition- Speakers Chair
Habitat for Humanity- Collegiate Challenge Participant
Vanderbuilds- Volunteer - Built wheelchair ramps with UCP
Community Service Coalition- Volunteer
TODay- Volunteer
Student Action for the Environment (SAFE)- Volunteer
Community Service Outreach Day- Volunteer
Nashville Rock ‘n Roll Half-Marathon, Runner
Peachtree Road Race 10K, Runner